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A5599 — NJ, US
A5599 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently ACO. The proposed New Jersey Assembly Bill A5599 introduces prohibitions on business entities regarding the use of biometric surveillance systems [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-06-08.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- ACO
- Bill status
- ACO
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law; current status is "Approved by Committee, Ordered to Third Reading."
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| business entity | Do not use biometric surveillance systems under certain circumstances. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of NJ A5599.
- cto Inventory all existing biometric surveillance systems within the organization.
- general_counsel Evaluate the 'certain circumstances' under which biometric surveillance would be prohibited, once defined in the bill text.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, hr_tech, other
Vendors providing solutions involving biometric identification, facial recognition, or similar surveillance technologies will need to confirm their compliance capabilities and potential restrictions for deployment in New Jersey.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your system utilize biometric surveillance capabilities?
- Under what circumstances is biometric data collected, processed, or stored by your solution?
- How does your system ensure compliance with state-level prohibitions on biometric surveillance?
- Can your system be configured to disable or restrict biometric surveillance features for New Jersey operations?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill A5599 Targets Business Use of Biometric Surveillance
The proposed New Jersey Assembly Bill A5599 introduces prohibitions on business entities regarding the use of biometric surveillance systems [1].
This development signals a potential expansion of state-level restrictions on biometric AI deployment by commercial entities in New Jersey.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law; current status is "Approved by Committee, Ordered to Third Reading."
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A5599?
- New Jersey Assembly Bill A5599, currently pending in the state legislature, proposes to prohibit business entities from using biometric surveillance systems under specific circumstances [1]. This legislation aims to regulate the deployment of technologies such as facial recognition by commercial enterprises within the state. The bill is sponsored by multiple legislators and has been approved by committee, awaiting further action [2]. Primary source →
- Why does A5599 matter?
- This development signals a potential expansion of state-level restrictions on biometric AI deployment by commercial entities in New Jersey. Primary source →
- Who does A5599 affect?
- Organizations operating in New Jersey that develop or deploy AI systems for biometric surveillance, including facial recognition technologies, are within scope. Businesses in sectors utilizing these systems for purposes such as security, identity verification, or customer analytics may be affected. The bill's prohibitions specifically target "business entities," which would encompass a broad range of commercial operations within the state. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A5599?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment into law; current status is "Approved by Committee, Ordered to Third Reading." Primary source →
- What is the current status of A5599?
- As of the last published update, A5599 is at the "ACO" stage, with bill status "ACO". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A5599?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5599. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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